01/08/2023
AIRWAYS TO A HEALTHIER FUTURE —
In India, lung cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer that
accounts for 5.9% of all cancer cases.)
World Lung Cancer
Day is observed to raise
awareness around lung cancer. Let us see how we can found the risk of this cancer by taking some proactive steps.
Do not wait for the symptoms to appear.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 1 in 9 Indians are likely to have cancer in their lifetime.
What are the risk factors?????
Smoking, whether first hand or persistent exposure to second-hand smoke, has been the leading cause of lung cancer. Some of the other common risk factors include:
• Family history of lung cancer
• Exposure to excessive air pollution
• Previous history of lung diseases (like asthma or tuberculosis)
• Overexposure to radon (A radioactive gas)
• Workplace exposure to asbestos, silica, and diesel exhaust
4 Habits to help reduce the risk of Lung 🫁 Cancer ♋️
*Break up with Ci******es 🚬- People who smoke are
15 to 30 times more likely to get lung cancer than people who do not smoke. 2| If you are a
smoker, the only solution to prevent lung cancer is to quit smoking. Quitting at any stage can significantly reduce your risk of developing lung cancer.
*Stay clear of secondhand smoke -
Some practical tips that you can use are
a) Use mask in public places .
b) Ask family and friends to stop 🛑 smoking 🚬 around you without any hesitation.
c) Educate family and friends regarding pros and cons of quit smoking 🚬 and smoking respectively.
d) Go for the places that do not entertain smoking 🚬.
*Be mindful of your plate -
As per a study, a diet rich in fruit and
vegetables was
observed to reduce the incidence of lung 🫁 cancer by approximately 25%.
Incorporate fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meat (fish and chicken) in your diet.
Along with eating healthy, avoid alcohol consumption and avoid processed food and unhealthy fats to reduce the risk of cancers in general.
*Keep moving
Cancer/Oncology Exercise Specialist (USA 🇺🇸) - Ankit Soni
